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antitoxin /antɪˈtɒksɪn /noun PhysiologyAn antibody that counteracts a toxin.Human science employs somewhat similar procedures to produce what are called antitoxins, protein antibodies, to certain microorganisms....- Some antibodies are antitoxins, which directly neutralize any toxins secreted by the antigens.
- For example, antitoxins, like tetanus antitoxin, are made by injecting horses with a small amount of the toxin so that the animal produces the antibodies.
Derivativesantitoxic /ˌantɪˈtɒksɪk / adjective ...- It is a very important folk medicine in Taiwan, and is reported to have antineoplastic, antitoxic and immunoenhancing properties, as well as for treating malignancies.
- The pharmacological or biochemical mechanism of this antitoxic action has not yet been proved.
- It is also highly potent as an antitoxic agent in exogenous poisoning, organic and inorganic.
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